Clash of the titans

Arsenal face United in an English premier league game at old trafford tomorrow. It would be the first meeting among the big 4 and it promises to be an exciting game. It is a chance for Arsenal to really put their marker down as challengers and at the same time put United to the sword. A win for Arsenal would put us 3 points ahead of United with one outstanding game.

It is hard to forget the embarrassment faced by Arsenal against United at home in the semi final of the champions league. Manchester United completely dominated and outclassed Arsenal in that game. I can still remember the silly comments by Evra after the game. All I can think of is revenge the last couple of days, it is time our boys show Manchester United that they are now men.

Tactically United controlled both games in the semi finals of the champions league. They cut Arsenal off in the midfield and attacked Arsenal with pace any time they won the ball. This United team however is a different team without Ronaldo. It is interesting to see if they can play the same type of speedy counter attacking game without Ronaldo. It is important that the Arsenal defenders control Rooney because he is really playing like a man with a point to prove this season. Thomas Vermaelen seems to be relishing the opportunity to face Rooney tomorrow.

On the injury front, there is a bit of bad news, Cesc Fabregas is not fit enough to travel to Old Trafford. The team would definitely miss the influence of their captain, he has been in excellent form to start the season and has been quietly pulling the strings from midfield. The other players would have to step up like they did against Celtic.

Now unto the controversial Eduardo situation, I have been a big supporter of retrospective punishment and I was in support of the suspension Dida received for this ridiculous play acting.

I think it would be hypocritical to oppose the suspension simply because it involves an Arsenal player. However similar punishment should be handed out to other players that dive in future or else Eduardo would end up being a scape goat.